Doctors

Dr Cruz Augustine (m)

Dr Augustine graduated in the year 2000 from Madras, India and did his hospital training at Blackpool Victoria Hospital since 2002 in specialities including medicine, paediatrics and emergency medicine. He joined the practice in 2007 and has a diverse medical interest with special interests in cardiac disease, diabetes, epilepsy, child health, family planning and minor surgery. He is a trainer and mentor for trainee doctors.

Qualifications: MBBS, MRCGP, MRCP

Other languages spoken: Tamil and Malayalam

Dr Prasanna Anthony (m)

Originating from Sri Lanka, Dr Anthony has been associated with the practice since August 2011. He completed his GP training at Arnold Medical Centre in Blackpool and Fernbank Surgery in Freckleton.

Dr Majumder joined the practice in May 2015 and has interests in dermatology, ENT, Musculoskeletal medicine and Minor surgery. He doesn’t wide range of joint injections too and is passionate in research in General Practice. Joydip is a accredited GP Trainer, Appraiser, LMC Mentor and has various undergraduate supervisory roles at Manchester University.

Nurse Practitioners

Our Paramedic Practitioners work closely with our doctors to prioritise patients and make sure they receive the most appropriate treatment in the most time-effective way.

Mr Barney Strange (Paramedic Practitioner) (m)

Barney joined the ambulance service in 2007, graduating as a paramedic in 2010. He completed his honours degree in 2014 and is currently studying an MSc in advanced clinical practice. He has worked in a variety of roles, from a carer to a paramedic manager, but is most interested in clinical practice. He is a member of the college of paramedics with a special interest in remote healthcare. In his spare time he is active and never happier than when exploring the outdoors, preferably via a country pub….

Mr Michael Duffy (Paramedic Practitioner) (m)

Details to follow.

Nurses

Our highly qualified nurses deal with a range of conditions and health concerns. They are responsible for running specialised clinics for asthma, diabetes, CHD/hypertension, well woman/man, young persons, smoking cessation, family planning, HRT as well as treatment room procedures.

Anne has worked across both practices since 2009 and runs chronic disease clinics as well as most general nursing clinics. She specialises in sexual health, family planning and travel health.

Sister Karen Williams (f)

Karen specialises in Asthma & Diabetes.

Healthcare Assistants

Mrs Leigh Parkinson (f)

Leigh gained her Healthcare Assistant (HCA) qualifications in 2015 and is now enjoying her new role as part of our healthcare team. Leigh originally joined the practice as a receptionist, but eventually found her niche in providing direct healthcare to our patients.

Miss Lorraine Murphy (f)

Details to follow.

Practice Management

Mrs Luan Stewart - Practice Business Manager (f)

Luan Stewart Dip.PCHM joined the surgery in 2017, coming from a Practice Business Management role in Bolton. She is involved in strategic planning; all aspects of business and finance; training and education.

Luan will be happy to help you with any administrative and non-medical aspects of the practice. Please ask to speak to her should you have any suggestions for improving our services.

Mrs Jill Macneil - Reception/Admin Manager (f)

Details to follow.

Reception

Our reception is headed up by 2 Senior Receptionists, Susan (Harris Medical Centre) and Alison (Adelaide Street). In turn we are lucky to have our wonderful team of 14 receptionists, split between the two practices. Our admin team is made up of Adam, Alahna, Alison and Michelle, plus our secretaries Emma and Jeannette.

Please understand that our receptionists work according to the doctors' instructions. Their job is very demanding so please be patient. They are bound by the same rules of confidentiality as the doctors and nurses. Our staff always try to be courteous and we greatly value their contribution to the smooth running of the surgery.

Pharmacists

Mr Stephen Braithwaite (m)

Steve adds to our compliment of in-house Pharmacists. Steve undertakes a lot of our medication reviews for our housebound and care home residents, as well as providing support to the doctors.

Attached Staff

Our patients are also looked after by other members of the primary healthcare team based in the community.